Founded in 2000,
Himalayan Nature is an
international conservation research institute, initiating
scientific research on Himalayan
floral and faunal diversity and
the broader environment. It is
an independent, not-for-profit
organization actively working on
emerging issues related to
the conservation of natural
resources, and the improvement
of living conditions of
people in the Himalayan region.
Himalayan Nature
is a science-based organization
and takes an independent view of
biodiversity conservation
issues. We provide scientific
advice on aspects of
environmental management to
government authorities and other
concerned nature conservation
organizations. Periodically, we release
statements to help improve
awareness among the public and policy
makers of environmental situations. The
organization is supported by
internationally renowned
scientists who have long
experience of the natural
history and ecology of the Himalayan region.
We
work closely with other
research and conservation
organizations within and outside
Nepal, complementing
their work and exchanging data.
The wide
geographic coverage of the
organization's work includes the
northern part of India, Nepal,
and Pakistan, the whole of
Bhutan, southeast Tibet and the
northern part of Myanmar.
However most of our work is in Nepal and India.
We are based in Kathmandu and have
three field study centers in
Nepal, in Koshi, Chitwan and Lumbini.
We collaborate with
several community-based
organizations working in higher
altitude environments.
We can be
contacted at the address given in this web page for
further enquiries. We appreciate any
assistance or advice that helps achieve the goals
of Himalayan Nature.
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On 4th October 2009, the Nepal Animal Red Data List Committee was formed with Director General of Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) as Chair. The committee's main objective was to review the status of all animals found in Nepal in a step-wise manner. The committee members comprised experts from different organizations.
The production of the Red List for Nepal is part of Nepal’s Biodiversity Strategy (NBS) and also helps to fulfil the commitment of the Government of Nepal towards meeting the goals set by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) for each country.
The DNPWC, National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), Zoological Society of London (ZSL), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Nepal and Himalayan Nature have been actively working to support this project. As part of the project, the Red List for Mammals of Nepal has been completed. This work assessed all 208 mammal species found in Nepal. In the second phase, currently a team comprised of various staff and experts are working towards assessing all known bird species recorded in Nepal. Compared to mammals, this work will involve a higher level of resources in terms of trained human resources, financial resources, and time needed to complete the project.
If you wish to support this project, you can so through the organisations mentioned above.
For further information on national red listing please visit:
www.nationalredlists.org
Outputs of the Nepal Red Lists
- Comprehensive taxonomic species list in accordance to the international rules of nomenclature
- Determination of biodiversity status, threats to species, habitats and ecosystems in the region.
- Red Lists for the vertebrates of Nepal, conservation action plans and conservation assessment reports. Through collation of species information, and conservation assessments. The reports will include species habitat, ecology, population data, threats, legal status, global and regional distribution, conservation status and rationale for Red List categorisation;
- National Biodiversity Databanks for Nepal. Baseline species dataset at a national level to monitor trends in biodiversity status over time
- Enhanced technical capacity. Local scientists will also be trained to apply the IUCN Categories and Criteria and manage and update the biodiversity databank, ensuring that the process can continue
- Advocacy, education and awareness. At both local and government decision making and policy levels, feeding the Red List into conservation policy making.
- Reference library: Summary documents and papers on Nepal mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish available online as a resource to students and scientists
- National Red List website with species information to be used as an education tool.
- Targeted research and conservation action plans for Nepal’s species
- Information for government to assess progress towards meeting national and international targets e.g. CBD
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